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The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) announces a traveling exhibit highlighting some of the most-important documents from the early years of the American Revolution: Foundations of a […]
Join the Fort Mill History Museum for a Memorial Day service to honor Fort Mill veterans and experience the grand opening of a temporary military exhibit, which will feature stories […]
Newberry County First Steps Story Walk, "A Spy Called James". Follow the story of James Armistead Lafayette, African American Patriot Double-Agent, during the American Revolution, based on the book by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Excellent children's activity, Story Walk features multiple story segments posted along downtown Main Street in Newberry, SC
A SC250 exhibition in celebration of American musical life and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution What did the early days of America sound like? This exhibition takes you […]
This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and […]
Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society will be hosting speakers lecturing on topics related to the American Revolution. The speakers include Rick Wise (Revolutionary War 101), Kathryn Smith (George Washington's 1791 […]
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of […]
Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This exquisite gown was conserved thanks to fundraising efforts by the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National […]
During June and July 2026, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum, will be on free public display at the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440). The exhibit will be located by the Circulation Desk during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / […]
Scavenger hunt on Main Street Prizes donated by Lee County 250
This traveling exhibition examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was […]
Join The Charleston Museum and the local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) as we celebrate and recognize the vital contributions of women during the American Revolution. Learn more about South Carolinian heroines, such as Eliza Lucas Pinckney, Rebecca Motte, and Susannah Smith Elliott, who played an essential role in […]
Join The Charleston Museum and the local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) as we celebrate and recognize the vital contributions of women during the American Revolution. Learn more about South Carolinian heroines, such as Eliza Lucas Pinckney, Rebecca Motte, and Susannah Smith Elliott, who played an essential role in […]
BATTLE OF CEDAR SPRINGS REENACTMENTJuly 18 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM140 Cedar Springs Place • Spartanburg, SC 29302 Join us as we honor one of Spartanburg County’s earliest Revolutionary War victories—and one of its bravest women. During the Revolution, Patriot leader John Thomas was captured and confined at Ninety Six. His wife, Jane Black […]
Betsy Ross Tea Party: Tea and Talk (15-20min talk) The Lady & The Legend! July 18, 2026 English Tea Service $39.95 + tax and gratuity 2 Seatings: First@ 11:00 AM and second @1:00PM Reservations are required! 803-276-7822
The Horry County Museum presents a program in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina 250th Commission on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 1 PM. This lecture will examine ways that artists depicted the American Revolution, in South Carolina and elsewhere, while it was happening and after independence was won. We will look […]
Join us to watch the first episode of The Swamp Fox. Lee County 250 Chairman, Annie McIlhenny, will discuss the real events in the show. Popcorn and snacks provided.